Lakewood, CO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Lakewood increased by 11,980. In this period, the peak population was 157,060 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 143,981 | - | - |
| 2001 | 143,673 | -308 | -0.21% |
| 2002 | 143,055 | -618 | -0.43% |
| 2003 | 141,902 | -1,153 | -0.81% |
| 2004 | 140,746 | -1,156 | -0.81% |
| 2005 | 139,676 | -1,070 | -0.76% |
| 2006 | 139,674 | -2 | -0.00% |
| 2007 | 140,368 | 694 | 0.50% |
| 2008 | 141,291 | 923 | 0.66% |
| 2009 | 142,251 | 960 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 142,769 | 518 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 144,110 | 1,341 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 145,727 | 1,617 | 1.12% |
| 2013 | 147,132 | 1,405 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 149,287 | 2,155 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 151,013 | 1,726 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 153,851 | 2,838 | 1.88% |
| 2017 | 155,020 | 1,169 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 155,912 | 892 | 0.58% |
| 2019 | 156,459 | 547 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 156,247 | -212 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 157,060 | 813 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 156,001 | -1,059 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 155,961 | -40 | -0.03% |
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Lakewood, CO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Lakewood's population decreased by 1,212 (0.84%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Lakewood's population increased by 13,478 (9.44%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Lakewood's population decreased by 286 (0.18%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Lakewood's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 155,961.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lakewood's population peaked in year 2021 at 157,060.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Lakewood's population was lowest in year 2006 at 139,674.
Lakewood, CO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Lakewood grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Lakewood had an average annual population growth rate of 0.36% per year. Overall the population grew 8.32% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Lakewood annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.36% per year.
From 2015 to 2016 Lakewood population grew the most, with an increase of 2,838 people (a 1.88% year-on-year increase)..
From 2003 to 2004 Lakewood population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,156 people (a 0.81% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Lakewood, CO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lakewood's population decreased by 1,099 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 1,059 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 40 (0.03%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Lakewood, CO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Lakewood increased by 8,829 (6%). The population was highest at 157,060 in the year 2021 and lowest at 149,287 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.59%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)